This is Palani bharathi. There is no India without villages. Villagers are the soul of India. India will no more be India if there is no villages. This will lose its aim in global level. Its been more than 6 decades that Gandhi told this. But the angle in which Gandhi has told, is still remains the same. The rulers may not like it, Govt may wish that let all the villagers lead a nomadic life in cities. But even now villages are the life of India. Even India is moving in that direction. Today you may live in any metro city, but if you go 30 miles you will find a village. Yes!! India lives in villages. But what is the status of villages??!! Definitely its not in happy state. Not slowly, but in much faster way its losing its beauty. Who is responsible for this? Govt? or Officers? or corrupt politicians? No!! Definitely not!! If we are giving such answers it means we are cheating ourselves. We are responsible for this!! yes it we!! Our ignorance is the main reason for this!! We are ignoring villages. In straight words, there is no opportunities in villages. We think what will happen if it is demolishing. We believe that living in cities is pride. So we are ignoring villages. But lets not forget 1 thing. Villages are the roots. if we fertilize the root, it will spread across the branches and grows strong. As per the latest census, almost 70% of people are still living in villages. Now you may live in city, you may enjoy all the facilities given by it. Go to your villages. Do take part in gram sabha which is happening there. Talk to your people there. Discuss with them and put-forth the things which are necessary for that villages growth. If the liquor shop in your village is destroying you villages lifeline, then make them to take decisions against that liquor shop. Make them to take decisions to dig and clean the lakes and river areas in your village. How much have you spent for your village? whether it has been spent properly? Check it and be part of social auditing. Without knowing what is needed for people, Govt is just stuffing unrelated thing. Dont allow for it. Use this gram sabha to give what is need for your village. Growth doesnt come from top, it comes from root. Work in its roots. Thank you
